CEO Chat With Laura Donnelly | |
"Giving at Latinitas always went beyond dollars. When the organization began, folks gave their time acting as program leaders, web and graphic designers and accountants on occasion. Before any tech budgets came through, computers, cameras and mics were donated - some state of the art - others from another era! We used them all and still keep some in our “digital museum” on our back shelf which includes a digital photo camera that measures nearly a foot long and 5 inches wide..." | |
Make a Change. Leave your Mark at Latinitas. This Giving Tuesday, create a lasting impact by helping sustain the vital work of Latinitas and our mission to empower girls through media and technology. Join the empowerment circle hoy! | |
Future Chica at Huston Tillotson was a Success! | |
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Future Chica Convention was on
November 5, 2022
A fun-filled day of new technology and learning!
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Code Chica Spring 2023 Registration Is Now Open! | |
This FREE 8-week coding workshop is open to all teen girls and non-binary students ages 13-18. Students will learn the fundamentals of Javascript, website building as well as professional skills. | |
If you are passionate about empowering the next generation of #ChicasPoderosas apply today! | |
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A huge congratulations to our group of parents for completing their Padres Digitales Program!
We had a great time celebrating their achievements!
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Felicidades to Code Chica Cohort 18 & 19 for their graduation and successfully showcasing their website portfolios!
We are so proud of you all!
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COVID-19 Relief Distribution | The Contigo Collective transported 1000+ COVID relief packages to Austin's families still in need, as the pandemic continues to impact health and economic security. Families received things like disinfectant wipes, soap, laundry detergent, toiletries, and paper products that are at highly inflated prices right now - for free. | |
Thank you to all our amazing volunteers who made this all possible! | |
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Unrepresented by Latinitas identifies and explores issues of representation in public leadership businesses and nonprofit organizations.
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THE LATEST FROM LATINITAS MAGAZINE | |
Family, Love, and Celebrating Latinx Heritage in Annette Chavez Macias' Novel, "Big Chicas Don't Cry" | It's Hispanic Heritage Month, and one of the best ways to celebrate and honor Hispanic and Latino/x heritage is by reading Annette Chavez Macias' novel, "Big Chicas Don't Cry." Published on September first, Macias' brand new book is a beautiful piece of literary work centered around family, friendship, love and cherishing one's Latinx roots. | | | |
Netflix's GENTEFIED Writer & Producer Linda Yvette Chávez Offers Advice And Insight On "Making It" As A Latina | Linda was born and raised in Norwalk, California, just 20 minutes outside of L.A, "My parents are from Mexico, they moved to East L.A. back in the day. So I spent a lot of time in L.A., going back and forth on the weekends because that was the only community my parents really knew in the beginning." | | | |
The Legacy of Romeo Santos, King of Bachata | Romeo Santos , King of Bachata, is indisputably a revolutionary in the music industry. Born in the Bronx, Santos has been amassing a global fanbase and spearheading changes in Spanish Language Latinx music for over two decades. Beginning as a member of the ultra-popular Latino boy-band, Aventura, Santos has been embarking on an extremely successful solo career since 2011. | | | |
Void In The Imagination: "Wakanda Forever" Sets to be Historic With Indigenous Representation in Superhero Films | The sequel to "Black Panther," "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" had a much anticipated opening night on Friday, November 11th. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, the film's historic for a couple of reasons. The first installment was of course impactful due to it's predominantly Black cast, with the main character being portrayed by Chadwick Boseman. | | | |
Bad Bunny Shines Light On Housing Displacement In Puerto Rico Through Music Video | On September 16, Benito Antonio Mart í nez Ocasio, otherwise known as Bad Bunny, released a music video for his song "El Apag ó n" along with a 20-minute documentary on the disparities and crises happening in his home island of Puerto Rico. | | | |
Getting Real With Huston-Tillotson University's President Dr. Melva K. Williams | Historically Black Colleges and Universities have an important significance and place in higher education. In Austin, Huston-Tillotson University is not just the only Historically Black University in Austin, it is also the oldest higher education institution in the city. The university recently welcomed Dr. Melva K. | | | |
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